Essays

Meeting life as it shows up

An evolving collection of reflections on coaching, careers, leadership, and the experience of being human.

A crystal ball, representing occasionally mystical language coaches use to evoke awareness.

Dear Coaches: Can We Talk About the Weird Stuff We Say (aka Coach-Speak)?

Coach-speak got you sounding like a mystical fortune teller? Ditch the jargon. Say what you really mean—and connect deeper.

COACHING

View of Earth from orbit showing networks of light—metaphor for interconnected emotional and social functioning.

Beyond the Self: Emotional & Social Functioning

Your EQ is an ecosystem. When it functions well, so do you. Discover how to strengthen your emotional and social functioning in your life and work.

CAREERS

Lotus flower rising from muddy water, symbol of emotional well-being and resilience in the EQ-i 2.0 model.

Emotional Well-Being: The Lotus Way

Emotional well-being isn’t a static state. It’s a garden. Some seasons are lush, others sparse—but the seeds of EQ keep you rooted, adaptable, and capable of blooming through life's challenges.

CAREERS

An unlocked padlock hanging open on a bright blue wooden door, symbolizing new possibilities and forward action.

Unlock Forward Action in Coaching: Brainstorm, Request, and Challenge

Use brainstorming, requesting, and challenging to unlock insight into bold, meaningful action.

COACHING

Cartoon faces showing 18 emotions, symbolizing how emotional intelligence can help regulate our general mood.

Mood Mastery: Using EQ to Shift Your Vibe

Your general mood is the emotional climate that powers your motivation, resilience, and real-time joy. Learn how to start treating mood as a skill—not just a swing.

CAREERS